[142], After negotiations with both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets,[143] the Packers traded Favre to the Jets on August 7, 2008, in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft with performance escalation. [273] In one of the texts, Favre asks, "If you were to pay me is there anyway the media can find out where it came from and how much? [132] Favre disputed the notion that he does not want to play for Green Bay and said that while he understands the organization has decided to move on, they should now allow him to do the same. [249], Favre is a Roman Catholic and credits his faith for facing adversity throughout his life. In conjunction with his annual golf tournament, celebrity softball game and fundraising dinners, the foundation has donated more than $2million to charities in his home state of Mississippi as well as to those in his adopted state of Wisconsin. [235], In 2012, Favre became the offensive coordinator for Oak Grove High School. [19], Favre earned a teaching degree with an emphasis in special education from the University of Southern Mississippi. For the 2005 season, despite throwing for over 3,000yards for a record 14th consecutive time, Favre had a below-average season with only 20 touchdown passes and a league-leading 29 interceptions. did Brett Favre retire This remains the all-time record for consecutive starts in the NFL. [103] Overall, Favre finished the 2006 season with 3,885 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions as the Packers finished with an 88 record. [136] After an investigation, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ruled there had been no violation of tampering rules. Favre [73], By the end of his tenth year in the league as a starter, Favre had thrown 287 touchdown passes, which was more than 100 touchdown passes than the second-ranked quarterback over the same time period (Steve Young, 181 touchdown passes),[74] an NFL record for touchdown pass differential. [219] His streak ended at 297, with the last start in the streak coming on December 5, 2010, against the Buffalo Bills. [123], On March 4, 2008, Favre formally announced his retirement. [13] Southern Miss wanted him to play defensive back, but Favre wanted to play quarterback instead. [178] Favre started a total of 321 games including post-season appearances. "[83] After the game, he went to his father's funeral in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Brett Favre Contract Breakdowns, Salary Cap Figures, Salaries, [24] Atlanta head coach Jerry Glanville did not approve of the drafting of Favre, saying it would take a plane crash for him to put Favre into the game. Favre was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round with the 33rd overall pick in the 1991 NFL Draft. Did Brett Favre Retire a Packer? : r/GreenBayPackers [75][211], Since first being named the starter of the Green Bay Packers before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 27, 1992, Favre had never missed a game spanning over 18+12consecutive seasons. 3 on his list. He finished his career with the New York Jets with 257 touchdowns against only 143 interceptions. [72] The controversy (Favre fell over unusually easily) has followed Strahan continuously since he set the record. McCarthy sensed Favre was not in "the right mind-set" to resume playing for the Packers, while Favre felt that his relationship with Packer management had deteriorated to the point that a return to the team would be untenable. Favre threw for 3,899 yards, a career-high 39 touchdown passes (third highest ever at the time), only 13 interceptions, and passer rating of 95.8 (the third highest of his career). He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. [134], FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer reported on July 16, 2008, that the Packers filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings with the league office, alleging improper communication between Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Favre,[135] although one source suggested that Favre may have been in contact with Vikings head coach Brad Childress. [260] Former Governor Phil Bryant is also involved in the scandal. The Packers are following a familiar game plan for transitioning from a Hall of Famer to a young, first-round quarterback. Wolf overruled them. [50][51], In 1995, Favre won the first of his three AP MVP awards. [176] Favre missed the rest of the game and was replaced by Tarvaris Jackson, who helped lead the Vikings to victory despite throwing three interceptions.[177].